WEB APPLICATION PEN TESTING

Secure your web applications against the latest cyber security threats

DEFINITION

What is web application testing?

Web applications play a vital role in business success and are an attractive target for cybercriminals. Web application penetration testing services proactively assess applications to identify vulnerabilities, such as those that could lead to the loss of sensitive user and financial information.

Nmaping Security Solutions is a CREST-certified web app pen testing company. Our expert team, which includes Certified Web Application Testers (CCT APP), are hugely experienced at performing web application security testing and website security testing and can help your organisation to identify and remediate a wide range of risks.

  • Fixes vulnerabilities before they are exploited by cybercriminals
  • Supports PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance
  • Provides independent assurance of security controls
  • Demonstrates a continuous commitment to security
  • Improves awareness and understanding of cyber security risks
  • Supplies the insight needed to prioritise future security investments
VULNERABILITIES

Web application vulnerabilities

Nmaping Security Solution’s web application penetration testing service can be commissioned to assess both proprietary web applications developed in-house as well as those from third party vendors.

Testing includes assessing applications for vulnerabilities listed in the OWASP Top 10, the Open Web Application Security Project’s ten most critical application security risks. Our web application security testing team will help to identify vulnerabilities including:

  • Injection flaws
  • Authentication weaknesses
  • Poor session management
  • Broken access controls
  • Security misconfigurations
  • Database interaction errors
  • Input validation problems
  • Flaws in application logic
METHODOLOGY

Our web application security testing methodology

Web application pen testing can be both authenticated and unauthenticated. The web application penetration testing methodology below outlines how Redscan approaches a ‘blackbox’ unauthenticated assessment where few details are shared with the tester in advance of an assessment taking place.

  • Scoping
  • Reconnaissance & intelligence gathering
  • Vulnerability discovery
  • Exploitation
  • Reporting and debrief

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TYPES OF

Penetration Testing

Network infrastructure testing

Nmaping Security Solution rigorously investigates your network to identify and exploit a wide range of security vulnerabilities. This enables us to establish if assets such as data can be compromised, classify the risks posed to your overall cyber security, prioritise vulnerabilities to be addressed, and recommend actions to mitigate risks identified.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about web app pen testing

A web application penetration test is a type of ethical hacking engagement designed to assess the architecture, design and configuration of web applications. Assessments are conducted to identify cyber security risks that could lead to unauthorised access and/or data exposure.
Redscan web application penetration testing is performed by a team of CREST CCT APP certified professionals that have a deep understanding of the latest tactics and techniques that adversaries use to compromise web applications.
The information needed to help scope a web application security test typically includes the number and types of web applications to be tested, number of static and dynamic pages, number of input fields and whether the test will be authenticated or unauthenticated (where login credentials are unknown/known).
Penetration testing for web applications not only requires knowledge of the latest web application security testing tools but also a deep understanding of how to use them most effectively. To assess web app security, ethical hackers leverage a range of specialist tools. These range from specialist pen testing platforms (such as Cobalt Strike, Metasploit Pro and Kali Linux), to networking tools (such as Wireshark), and custom-developed tools and exploits written using Python, Java and PowerShell.
The time it takes an ethical hacker to complete a web application penetration test depends on the scope of the test. Factors influencing the duration include the number and type of web apps assessed, plus the number of static or dynamic pages and input fields.
After each web application security test, the ethical hacker(s) assigned to the test will produce a custom written report, detailing any weaknesses identified, associated risk levels and recommended remedial actions.
The cost of a web application penetration test is determined by the number of days it takes an ethical hacker to fulfil the agreed scope of the engagement. To receive a pen test quotation, your organisation will need to complete a pre-evaluation questionnaire, although Redscan’s experts can support you with this.
WHY PENTESTING

Providing the support needed to address your vulnerabilities

To improve your organisation’s security, it’s important to not just continually identify vulnerabilities but also take action to address them. Our penetration testing as a service supplies clear remediation advice to help better protect your systems. Here’s what you can expect to receive post-assessment:
  • A detailed outline of all risks identified 
  • The potential business impact of each issue 
  • Insight into ease of vulnerability exploitation
  • Actionable remediation guidance 
  • Strategic security recommendations 
WHY NSS NMAPING

A trusted partner for pen testing

With threats constantly evolving, it’s recommended that every organisation commissions penetration testing at least once a year, but more frequently when:

  • A deep understanding of how hackers operate
  • In-depth threat analysis and advice you can trust
  • Complete post-test care for effective risk remediation
  • Multi award-winning offensive security services
  • Avg. >9/10 customer satisfaction, 95% retention rate

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Keep your business safe by protecting your networks, systems and apps with our penetration testing services.

  • A deep understanding of how hackers operate
  • In-depth threat analysis and advice you can trust
  • Complete post-test care for effective risk remediation
  • Multi award-winning offensive security services
  • Avg. >9/10 customer satisfaction, 95% retention rate

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